The Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2026 brings the Women's WorldTour to Lombardy on Sunday 15 March, with 152.7 kilometres from Luino to Cittiglio, with all eyes on Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) targeting a fourth victory.
Whether you're at home or abroad, here's how to watch live – with all official TV channels, legitimate free streams, and a simple way to keep access to your home subscription securely through a VPN while travelling.
Race schedule
Sunday 15 March 2026
- 13:00CETElite Race Start
- 15:50CETTV Coverage Begins (RAI 2)
- 17:00CETEstimated Finish
Race Favourites
The repeated Orina climbs on the Cittiglio finishing circuit will gradually erode the peloton, setting up either a reduced sprint or a late solo move. Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) is the three-time winner and depending champion (2022, 2024, 2025) and the clear favourite for this calibre of uphill finish.
We'll be keeping our eyes on Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) as the major challenger, and previous winner Marianne Vos (Visma | Lease a Bike) as a mild wildcard.
Check out our full preview for the complete guide to the route and favourites.
How to Watch Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2026
Live coverage typically focuses on the final two hours, capturing the decisive circuit laps and the finish in Cittiglio. All regional broadcasters and costs are listed below.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcaster | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 2 / discovery+ | £30.99/mo | Coverage from 14:45 GMT. Sky Q customers often eligible for 12 months free discovery+. Vodafone, EE and Virgin Media bundles may include TNT Sports. |
United States | Max (B/R Sports Add-on) | $16.99/mo | Coverage from 09:45 ET. Annual plan ~$169.99/yr. Requires B/R Sports add-on. |
Canada | FloBikes | $39.99/mo | Coverage from 09:45 ET. Annual plans from ~$150/yr. |
Italy | RAI 2 / RaiPlay | Free | Free-to-air from 15:50 CET. RaiPlay app and web stream available. Geo-restricted to Italy. |
Belgium | Eurosport / discovery+ | Varies | Pan-European Eurosport coverage. |
France | Eurosport / discovery+ | Varies | Pan-European Eurosport coverage. |
Netherlands | Eurosport / discovery+ | Varies | Pan-European Eurosport coverage. |
Australia | No official rights holder | VPN Required | No listed broadcaster. Use a VPN to access RaiPlay (free) or your home discovery+/Max subscription. |
Legal Free Streams
Velora tip: Italy provides the only guaranteed free-to-air official coverage of Trofeo Alfredo Binda:
- RAI 2 / RaiPlay (Italy): Live broadcast from 15:50 CET on RAI 2 and free streaming via the RaiPlay app or website. Coverage captures the final 70 minutes including the decisive Orina climbs and the finish.
- UK Viewing: Following the closure of Eurosport in 2025, all live cycling in the UK is now exclusively broadcast on TNT Sports. You will need a premium TNT Sports subscription (currently £30.99/month) to stream the race via Discovery+. (Note: Be aware that free Discovery+ accounts bundled with Vodafone or Sky Q only include the 'Entertainment' tier and do not include live cycling). EE and Virgin Media packages do, however, sometimes bundle the premium TNT Sports channels into their broader TV plans.
You can safely access your usual services abroad via a trusted VPN – without breaking any rules. If you're abroad, you can connect via VPN to your home country to access these official, legal feeds – just as if you were at home.
Using a VPN Legally While Travelling
Broadcasters often limit streams to home viewers. If you're travelling, a VPN lets you securely connect to your home network – so you can keep watching your existing paid or free account from abroad.
How to do it:
- Download NordVPN – our recommended VPN for streaming while travelling.
- Connect to your home country (e.g., Italy for the free RaiPlay stream, or UK for discovery+).
- Open your usual broadcaster's site or app and start watching safely.
Velora never endorses bypassing broadcast rights.
A VPN should only be used to access official services – whether paid or free-to-air – while abroad.
Always use legitimate platforms. Unofficial streams often breach copyright and expose viewers to malware or fake ads.
Why you should watch Trofeo Alfredo Binda
The Trofeo Alfredo Binda is one of the longest-running standalone events in women's cycling, this year in its 50th edition, and a cornerstone of the UCI Women's WorldTour spring calendar. Named after the legendary Italian champion, the race is defined by its technical finishing circuits around Cittiglio, where the double-climb combination of Casale and Orina gradually erodes the peloton on each lap. The slightly uphill finish rewards power sprinters who have survived four hours of attritional racing in the Lombardy hills.
Quick Recap
- Watch live via official broadcasters (TNT Sports, discovery+, Max, FloBikes)
- Access free and legal coverage via RAI 2 and RaiPlay in Italy
- Travelling abroad? Use a VPN to keep access to your home subscription safely
- Avoid illegal or pirate streams – they're unsafe and breach copyright
Watch the Trofeo Alfredo Binda live, free (where available), and securely – wherever you are.
FAQ
Yes. In Italy, RAI 2 broadcasts the race free-to-air from 15:50 CET, and the RaiPlay app offers a free live stream. If you're outside Italy, you can use a VPN to connect to an Italian server and access RaiPlay legally while travelling.
Yes. Using a VPN to access your existing paid or free-to-air subscriptions while travelling is legal in most countries. A VPN simply lets you connect securely to your home country's network so you can watch official broadcasts as normal.
In the UK, the race is live on TNT Sports 2 and available to stream on discovery+. A discovery+ Premium subscription costs £30.99 per month. Sky Q customers are often eligible for 12 months of discovery+ at no extra cost, and some Vodafone, EE and Virgin Media packages also include TNT Sports.
The best free stream is RaiPlay, Italy's free-to-air streaming platform. Coverage begins at 15:50 CET and captures the decisive final circuits and the finish. The stream is geo-restricted to Italy, but fans abroad can access it via a VPN connected to an Italian server.
In the United States, the race is available on Max (formerly HBO Max) via the B/R Sports add-on. Standard Max plans cost approximately $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year. Coverage is expected from 09:45 to 11:15 am ET.
The elite race starts at 13:00 CET (12:00 GMT, 07:00 ET) on Sunday 15 March 2026. However, TV coverage typically begins later — RAI 2 joins at 15:50 CET, and most international broadcasters start around 14:45 GMT / 09:45 ET. The estimated finish is 17:00 CET.
Velora only promotes VPN use to maintain access to legitimate, paid, or free-to-air services while abroad.
